Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting

ASEAN Reaffirms Unity, Strengthens Defence Cooperation Amid Rising Regional Tensions

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reaffirmed its unity and commitment to strengthening regional defence cooperation at the recently concluded ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Kuala Lumpur, emphasizing the need for collaboration to ensure peace and stability in...
Philippine Coast Guard

China Condemns Philippines-Led Joint Patrol in South China Sea, Warns of ‘Troublemaking’

China’s military said on Saturday (Nov 1) that it had closely monitored and tracked a joint maritime patrol organised by the Philippines and its partners in the disputed South China Sea, accusing Manila of heightening regional tensions and threatening peace....
South China Sea- Japan

Japan’s dramatic defence shift is reshaping South China Sea’s strategic calculus: Southeast Asian states cannot afford to ignore

The South China Sea to the Taiwan Strait: Asia’s Security Order in Flux The ocean lanes of the Indo-Pacific are increasingly tense: from the contested features of the South China Sea, across the narrowing waters of the Taiwan Strait, to...
China coast guard, South China Sea

Southeast Asian States Weigh Maritime Forum as Path to Stability Amid South China Sea Tensions

In the five decades since its founding, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has evolved from a Cold War bulwark into one of the world’s most dynamic regional organizations. From its modest beginnings in 1967, ASEAN’s ten member states—Brunei,...
Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets

India Fast-Tracks Jet Engine Testing with Modified Su-30MKIs, Navy Achieves Submarine Rescue Milestone

India’s defense modernization drive is entering a decisive new phase. Two separate but significant developments this month—one in the skies and the other beneath the seas—have underscored the country’s intent to cut its dependence on foreign technology while simultaneously projecting...
Indian Navy Achieves Maiden Mating with Foreign Submarines in South China Sea

Indian Navy Achieves Maiden Mating with Foreign Submarines in South China Sea

The Indian Navy has marked a major milestone by successfully achieving its first-ever “mating” with foreign submarines during an ongoing multinational exercise in the South China Sea, officials confirmed on Saturday. The complex drills were conducted under the framework of...
Philippine Coast Guard

South China Sea: Philippines Expands Defense Cooperation With Australia and Canada to Counter China in South China Sea

For the first time, the Philippines has staged a high-profile joint sail near the disputed Scarborough Shoal with two unlikely partners — Australia and Canada. The two-day maritime cooperation exercise, culminating on September 3, showcased not just military interoperability but...
Southwest Cay, also known as Pugad Island, controlled by Vietnam and part of the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea.

Vietnam’s Expanding Footprint in South China Sea: A Challenge to Beijing’s Dominance

Vietnam has significantly expanded its island-building efforts across the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. According to a report released on Friday (Aug 22) by the Washington-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), recent satellite imagery shows Hanoi’s...
Turkish ANKA-S Drones

Malaysia’s ANKA-S Drone Acquisition: ANKA-S Drones from Türkiye Set to Patrol Malaysia’s Waters by 2026, Enhancing Defense Posture in South China Sea Disputes

 Malaysia is set to receive its first Turkish-built ANKA-S Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Systems (MALE-UAS) by March 2026. The acquisition signals a major shift in Kuala Lumpur’s defence posture, particularly in the context of intensifying geopolitical contestation in...
Raja Muda Nala (LUNAS).

Malaysia Launches Second Littoral Combat Ship ‘Raja Muda Nala’ to Strengthen Maritime Security Amid South China Sea Tensions

Malaysia has launched its second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), named Raja Muda Nala, amid growing regional tensions and intensified great-power competition in the South China Sea. The vessel, a state-of-the-art warship built domestically by Lumut Naval Shipyard, represents not only...
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